Linux Kernel up to 6.18.38/7.1.3 iio temperature driver tmp006_probe use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.38/7.1.3. This vulnerability affects the function tmp006_probe of the component iio temperature driver. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-64492. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.38/7.1.3 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tmp006_probe of the component iio temperature driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: temperature: tmp006: use devm_iio_trigger_register tmp006_probe() allocates the DRDY trigger with devm_iio_trigger_alloc() but registers it with plain iio_trigger_register(). The driver has no .remove() callback, so on module unload the trigger stays in the global trigger list while its memory is freed by devm, leaving a dangling entry. Switch to devm_iio_trigger_register() so the registration is undone in the same devm scope as the allocation.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-64492 since 07/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/26/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.18.39, 7.1.4 or 7.2-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch a4f8491da9563ba6eb77969ac26fc7052114c476/d90f868f56a16e10eedc6552f48d99dff4d275b7/3c5eed894efd93d68d7f6a359a81ddef0e928774 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-48836). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 6.18.0
• 6.18.1
• 6.18.2
• 6.18.3
• 6.18.4
• 6.18.5
• 6.18.6
• 6.18.7
• 6.18.8
• 6.18.9
• 6.18.10
• 6.18.11
• 6.18.12
• 6.18.13
• 6.18.14
• 6.18.15
• 6.18.16
• 6.18.17
• 6.18.18
• 6.18.19
• 6.18.20
• 6.18.21
• 6.18.22
• 6.18.23
• 6.18.24
• 6.18.25
• 6.18.26
• 6.18.27
• 6.18.28
• 6.18.29
• 6.18.30
• 6.18.31
• 6.18.32
• 6.18.33
• 6.18.34
• 6.18.35
• 6.18.36
• 6.18.37
• 6.18.38
• 7.1.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2
• 7.1.3

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kernel 6.18.39/7.1.4/7.2-rc1
Patch: a4f8491da9563ba6eb77969ac26fc7052114c476/d90f868f56a16e10eedc6552f48d99dff4d275b7/3c5eed894efd93d68d7f6a359a81ddef0e928774

Timelineinfo

07/19/2026 CVE reserved
07/25/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
07/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/26/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-64492 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-64492
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-383287
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/25/2026 19:14
Updated: 07/26/2026 05:19
Changes: 07/25/2026 19:14 (59), 07/26/2026 05:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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